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Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander is released by Hamas after being kept in captivity in Gaza for 19

Gaza war hostage crisis — Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander is released by Hamas after being kept in captivity in Gaza for 19 months since the October 7 attack. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-e

Published May 12, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Gaza war hostage crisis.

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander is released by Hamas after being kept in captivity in Gaza for 19 months since the October 7 attack. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-says-not-committed-hamas-ceasefire-only-safe-corridor-us-hostage-release-2025-05-12/ (Reuters)]

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